A first look at the 2018 Fête des Lumières
An insight into the displays at the 2018 Lyon Festival of Lights (8-9 December).
Family Fun in the Lyon Sun (or Rain!)
Exploring the city with little ones? Don’t make them walk!
Try a tram tour or boat cruise instead. If your family has a sweet tooth, the MUSCO Chocolate Museum is bound to be a big hit. During the summer months the city heats up fast, so find a place to cool off with our guide to the best swimming in and around Lyon.
Trying to impress a picky mother? Here’s a sightseeing game plan to please even the most demanding visitors.
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Chefs of the month: Adrien and Naoko Padirac of Mubyotan
They’ve just opened their Japanese restaurant in Lyon Croix-Rousse, full of quintessential Japanese cuisine!
Swimming in Lyon and nearby
Where to swim in Lyon and around Lyon? Here’s a selection of swimming pools, aquatic parks and natural sites to enjoy with friends and families.
L’Improvidence Improv Fest Brings Lyon Improvisation to the World Stage
The art of improv is taking Lyon by storm.
the Roman theatre #FDL2017
Composer and director Damien Fontaine, (a regular at the Festival of Lights) is an International Artist, who has been inspired by Hindu legend -“Balaha”, which tells the tale of a mythical horse escaping from the stars.
Lyon: A Cool Galactic Trip with the Terminal Exhibition
Welcome to space with the BlastArt collective in Lyon 7 until June 21st.
10 Days of Celebrating Street Art in Lyon
The street art festival will take place from 3rd to 12th May 2019, with live art and workshops.
Restaurant Takao Takano receives two Michelin stars in Lyon
Opened in 2013, Takano’s restaurant in the sixth arrondissement combines simple French dishes with a touch of Japanese ambiance.
A Festival to Make Lyon an European Queer Capital
Transgender and queer festivities for five days in Lyon!
Hugo Pratt’s Imaginary World Comes to Life at the Musée des Confluences
Fact meets fiction in audio, video, animation, and art.
Les Dimanches de l’Île Barbe Return July 8 to 22
Head to the island for free theater and concerts.
How to find accommodation in Lyon?
It’s not very easy to find accommodation in Lyon as a student or an expat because the demand for single or family housing exceeds the availability. So for your flat hunting, here is our housing guide in Lyon with a lot of good addresses and names of real estate agents.
Art Flows to Lyon in a Floating World
The 14th edition of the Biennale of Contemporary Art in Lyon takes place from September 20th 2017 to January 7th 2018 and is curated by Emma Lavigne
Rémy: Franco-American drummer living in Lyon
“Lyon is a beautiful city with great energy” First a short sentence to introduce yourself with your name, age, familiy, country of origin, job, centres of interest Hi; My name is Rémy Kaprielan. I’m 39 years old. Happily married and father of two. I was born in France. My mom is American and my father’s […]
The Gatekeeper blues
The hidden side of low cost hotels in Lyon, by our French contributor Marc Uhry.
Thierry Raspail Will Leave the MAC Lyon on April 13
The MAC and Biennial of Lyon will have a new director.
Parc de Gerland
Lyon’s riverside park dedicated to sports, family leisure activities, picnics, plants and flowers. Description The park area is situated next to the Stadium of Gerland, former home to Lyon’s football team Olympique Lyonnais and home of LOU Rugby as well as the Palais des Sports, an indoor sporting arena and la Plaine […]
Radiant-Bellevue
Radiant-Bellevue: A contemporary arts centre with a mix of French and international live music acts, theatre, dance and comedy. The Radiant-Bellevue is a couple of kms north of the centre of Lyon. It’s a modern and comfortable place suitable for all tastes and ages. The music is mostly pop and rock and there are […]
Jane Fonda will receive the 2018 Lyon Lumière Award
The 10th edition of the Lumière festival will be held from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st of October in Lyon.
My Interview with Liam, manager of the James Joyce Irish Pub in Lyon
“An Irish Pub is a Family“ Liam, thank you very much for meeting with me. Lyon has dozens of Irish Pubs and Irish influenced bars. What makes your pub special? A pub is not just a bar, a pub is a family. If you go to a pub in Southern Ireland, you […]
My Essential Sunday Survival Guide in Lyon
What to do in Lyon on Sundays? Check out our article!
Lyon’s Much-Loved Vintage Fair Returns in April
If you enjoy Lyon’s vintage fair in March, you should certainly take advantage of the Marché de la Mode Vintage in April.
Népal, Former Star Elephant of Lyon, Dies at Age 50
Népal was one of two elephants saved by Princess Stéphanie of Monaco.
“I’m looking forward to being in Lyon”
Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai is awaited in October for the Lyon Film Festival. He has been set as the recipient of this year’s Prix Lumière.
House with garden in Villeurbanne
House Description – 388.500 EUR Lovely 3 bedroom semi-detached house with sunny garden in Villeurbanne, close to Bel Air tram station that takes you to Part Dieu within 10 minutes. Renovated, bright property in a quiet, residential area consisting of 3 bedrooms (one with air-con), bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room/office that could be made into another […]
Discovery Bike Ride around the Lakes of Miribel-Jonage on August 5
Learn more about the lakes and ponds of the Grand Parc in Miribel-Jonage.
Lumière! The invention of the cinema
Musée des Confluences welcomes an exhibition (June 13th to Feb.25th 2018) dedicated to the Lumière brothers who created the cinema industry in 1895 in Lyon.
Jean Couty Museum
Freshly opened in March 2017 in Lyon 9th district, the Jean Couty museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is dedicated to this 20th century figurative artist.
4 Bedroom Villa with pool in Toussieu
House Description – 619 500 EUR Beautiful 4 bedroom villa with outdoor swimming pool and garden in Toussieu, 30 minutes from Lyon, 20 minutes from the airport. Ideal for a family. This is a modern, Mediterranean style property with 200 m² of useable space in a quiet area, within walking distance of the village centre. There is a spacious lounge […]
The Europa League trophy exposed in the Gadagne Museums of Lyon
The football trophy is showcased until May 15th, before the finale in Groupama Stadium.